Super User *Hootie Posted May 28, 2013 Super User Posted May 28, 2013 LEWS, Then, Shimano. Hootie Quote
Quitlimpin Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 I fish regularly with Daiwa, Shimano, and Abu. If I absolutely had to choose one, it would be Daiwa. Quote
tholmes Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 My vote goes to Abu, but there's a caveat. I prefer the Swedish-made round reels. While I'm sure there are much more modern designs out there, and certainly lighter, faster reels with higher bearing counts, I'm more comfortable with the round reels vs. low-profile designs. They're easy to work on and parts are readily available, even for my 40+ year-old reels. I can't say that about any other brand of reels that I've owned. Tom Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted May 28, 2013 Super User Posted May 28, 2013 LEWS, Then, Shimano. Hootie Capt Bob, that you? Did you hack Hootie's account? 1 Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted May 28, 2013 Super User Posted May 28, 2013 I didn't realize when I voted I could vote more than 1, I would've also voted BPS. Anyway, I voted Shimano - I own 4 200s (B, E, G) Curados, (G) 3 Citicas, 1 Chronarch 50E, 1 Curado 50E, 2 Chronarch 50 MG, 1 Stradic 1000 FJ. However, I do own a few BPS reels 1 PQ and 1 PQT, 1 Extreme, and Prolite. I also own 2 Daiwa Lexa 100s, 2 Abu Spinning and a Quantum Energy PT. The Shimanos see most of the days fishing as well as the BPS reels. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted May 28, 2013 Super User Posted May 28, 2013 I voted abu. I have more of them than any other type of bc. Quote
PABASS Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 I try something that's not a shimano and then I always come back. Although I might be giving a team diawa a try this year. I have a cheap shimano reel that I used when I was 8-9 and I just used it this weekend for my son, reel is 23yrs old, most of shimanos are 15+ years old.. Quote
TNBassin' Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 If you would have asked me a month ago, Abu. Now, I don't own any Revos after buying one Chronarch. The Chronarch must be a Gremlin, because I got one wet and that Chronarch turned into 3 Chronarchs. So for me, Shimano. Either way you can't go wrong though. 1 Quote
BenBassmaster Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Abu Garcia for me, but everyone has a preference. Go to your tackle shop and feel each brand. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted May 28, 2013 Super User Posted May 28, 2013 "My Brand is better than Your Brand" threads are perhaps my least favorite topic on the entire BR fishing forum. Rarely if ever, do these threads add anything constructive to what is otherwise such an excellent site. I can't even call them entertaining as they routinely cause disharmony.Question regarding certain brands / models are routinely answered with inadequate information provided by members who have minimal experience using the equipment. Posts offering the opportunity to debate brand quality, performance and dependability, illicit responses that appear defensive, misrepresented and hard to interpret; completely different from so many of the high quality response elsewhere on the forum. In general, an opinion is a subjective belief, and is the result of emotion or interpretation of facts. An opinion may be supported by an argument although people may draw opposing opinions from the same set of facts. Opinions rarely change without new arguments being presented. However, it can be reasoned that one opinion is better supported by the facts than another by analyzing the supporting arguments. In casual use, the term opinion may be the result of a person's perspective, understanding, particular feelings, beliefs and desires. It may refer to unsubstantiated information, in contrast to knowledge and fact-based beliefs. Opinions regarding tackle inferiority are a waste of time. It doesn't matter. This site is loaded with photos of amazing fish landed with every brand imaginable. A-Jay 5 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted May 28, 2013 Super User Posted May 28, 2013 "My Brand is better than Your Brand" threads are perhaps my least favorite topic on the entire BR fishing forum. Rarely if ever, do these threads add anything constructive to what is otherwise such an excellent site. I can't even call them entertaining as they routinely cause disharmony. Question regarding certain brands / models are routinely answered with inadequate information provided by members who have minimal experience using the equipment. Posts offering the opportunity to debate brand quality, performance and dependability, illicit responses that appear defensive, misrepresented and hard to interpret; completely different from so many of the high quality response elsewhere on the forum. In general, an opinion is a subjective belief, and is the result of emotion or interpretation of facts. An opinion may be supported by an argument although people may draw opposing opinions from the same set of facts. Opinions rarely change without new arguments being presented. However, it can be reasoned that one opinion is better supported by the facts than another by analyzing the supporting arguments. In casual use, the term opinion may be the result of a person's perspective, understanding, particular feelings, beliefs and desires. It may refer to unsubstantiated information, in contrast to knowledge and fact-based beliefs. Opinions regarding tackle inferiority are a waste of time. It doesn't matter. This site is loaded with photos of amazing fish landed with every brand imaginable. A-Jay In my opinion you could be correct. 1 Quote
flippin and pitchin Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 One more time, The quality of gear available to anglers right now is incredible. I could fish any of it and be pretty happy. I just have my own preference as do the rest of you. Just fish. Quote
TNBassin' Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 This thread is staying civil. Not sure why guys are getting their panties in a bunch and trying to make more of this thread than what it is. Thread title is "What's your favorite brand of bait caster", not "which brand is best". 3 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted May 28, 2013 Super User Posted May 28, 2013 This thread is staying civil. Not sure why guys are getting their panties in a bunch and trying to make more of this thread than what it is. Thread title is "What's your favorite brand of bait caster", not "which brand is best". You're right and I do apologize for directing your thread that way - but so often these threads get loaded up with all kinds of wacky responses that just lead no where. A-Jay Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted May 28, 2013 Super User Posted May 28, 2013 You're right and I do apologize for directing your thread that way - but so often these threads get loaded up with all kinds of wacky responses that just lead no where. A-Jay Hey aren't you the Quantum junkie? I think you are just mad that no one likes them junkie reels! Just kidding. Quote
TNBassin' Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 You're right and I do apologize for directing your thread that way - but so often these threads get loaded up with all kinds of wacky responses that just lead no where. A-Jay No need for apologies. I know exactly how heated and crazy "brand x vs brand y" threads can get and I don't like to partake in them either. This one seems to be on the right track though. Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted May 28, 2013 Super User Posted May 28, 2013 "My Brand is better than Your Brand" threads are perhaps my least favorite topic on the entire BR fishing forum. Rarely if ever, do these threads add anything constructive to what is otherwise such an excellent site. I can't even call them entertaining as they routinely cause disharmony. Question regarding certain brands / models are routinely answered with inadequate information provided by members who have minimal experience using the equipment. Posts offering the opportunity to debate brand quality, performance and dependability, illicit responses that appear defensive, misrepresented and hard to interpret; completely different from so many of the high quality response elsewhere on the forum. In general, an opinion is a subjective belief, and is the result of emotion or interpretation of facts. An opinion may be supported by an argument although people may draw opposing opinions from the same set of facts. Opinions rarely change without new arguments being presented. However, it can be reasoned that one opinion is better supported by the facts than another by analyzing the supporting arguments. In casual use, the term opinion may be the result of a person's perspective, understanding, particular feelings, beliefs and desires. It may refer to unsubstantiated information, in contrast to knowledge and fact-based beliefs. Opinions regarding tackle inferiority are a waste of time. It doesn't matter. This site is loaded with photos of amazing fish landed with every brand imaginable. A-Jay Are you mad because Zebco wasn't an option in the poll? 1 Quote
Super User LgMouthGambler Posted May 28, 2013 Super User Posted May 28, 2013 These topics always end up the same way. Im not gonna say what my vote is, but we do have another on "our" side, right Mr. 3 Chronarchs? 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted May 28, 2013 Super User Posted May 28, 2013 Are you mad because Zebco wasn't an option in the poll? Check my avatar - do I look mad to you ? If you're referring to my mad skills - then yes. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted May 28, 2013 Super User Posted May 28, 2013 Check my avatar - do I look mad to you ? If you're referring to my mad skills - then yes. A-Jay You know I'm teasing... anyone that can catch that hog with a zebco and an ugly stik has mad skillz.. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted May 28, 2013 Super User Posted May 28, 2013 You know I'm teasing... anyone that can catch that hog with a zebco and an ugly stik has mad skillz.. Yes Sir ~ and don't forget all those margaritas I was forced to consume while doing it . . . . A-Jay Quote
TNBassin' Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 These topics always end up the same way. Im not gonna say what my vote is, but we do have another on "our" side, right Mr. 3 Chronarchs? Why LMG....who could you be referring to? :Idontknow:And I only have 2. My 3rd hasn't arrived yet. Quote
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